・The 2026 tax filing season will officially start on January 26, 2026. ・Federal tax law changes, combined with staffing reductions and the recent government shutdown, is complicating tax season ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

As the end of tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service reminds South Carolina taxpayers that IRS Free File is a quick and easy way to file federal tax returns for free. IRS Free File lets ...

The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found multiple cases of applicants approved for electronic filing that had tax compliance, possible criminal or citizenship issues.

The IRS free tax filing program, known as Direct File, has faced heavy Republican scrutiny since its 2024 launch. Direct File expanded to more than 30 million taxpayers across 25 states for the 2025 ...

New tax law provisions and updated forms could affect deductions, credits, and refunds. A suite of online tools and resources is available to help taxpayers file accurately. It’s that time of year ...

The Internal Revenue Service's procedures for approving authorized e-file providers need fixing after it seems to have approved a number of potentially ineligible tax professionals, including several ...

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